Massac, Kentucky facts for kids
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Massac, Kentucky
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Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.07 sq mi (10.54 km2) |
| • Land | 4.04 sq mi (10.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,635 |
| • Density | 1,146.43/sq mi (442.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42001 (Paducah)
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-50556 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0508556 |
Massac is a community located in McCracken County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data, even though it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 4,635 people lived in Massac. It is also part of the larger Paducah metropolitan area, which includes parts of Kentucky and Illinois.
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Exploring Massac's Location
Massac is found in Kentucky, right next to the city of Paducah. It sits on the southwest side of Paducah. A main road, U.S. Route 62 (also called Blandville Road), forms the border between Massac and Paducah.
Another important road, U.S. Route 45 (Lone Oak Road), marks the eastern edge of Massac. To the east of Massac is another CDP called Hendron. The community of Lone Oak, which is centered around U.S. Route 45, is actually split between Massac and Hendron.
Land and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Massac covers a total area of about 4.07 square miles (10.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), being water. The western border of Massac follows Massac Creek. This creek flows north and eventually joins the Ohio River.
Massac's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,733 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,888 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,505 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,635 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Massac has grown steadily over the years. In 1990, there were 3,733 people. By 2000, the number increased to 3,888. In 2010, it reached 4,505, and by the 2020 census, the population was 4,635.
Who Lives in Massac?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 3,888 people living in Massac. Most of the residents were White (about 94.80%). There were also African American residents (2.70%), Asian residents (0.85%), and smaller numbers of Native American and Pacific Islander people. About 1.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,610 households in Massac in 2000. Many of these households (34.4%) included children under 18. About 60.5% were married couples living together.
The median age of people in Massac was 39 years old. About 24.6% of the population was under 18, while 12.7% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Massac (Kentucky) para niños
